Bulletins
As was predicted, the 2022 Elections were unpredictable. Democrats across the State prevailed up and down the ballot in what appeared to be a bleak year heading into election day. The unofficial results show that voters comfortably returned Governor Gretchen Whitmer for a second four-year term. In addition to re-electing
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) would like to notify contractors about an upcoming Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) project for the rehabilitation of the eastbound Blue Water Bridge, I-94/I-69EB over the St. Clair River (B04-3 of 77111), in the City of Port Huron, St. Clair County. Work includes replacing the
As election cycles get more and more combative so do the stakes! MITA is thankful for all the PAC support you have given us! Tomorrow is a big day and it is important to get out and exercise your right to vote. Regardless of the outcomes, your PAC dollars will
MITA has received more hard copies of the MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction Book that are available to be picked up at the MITA office. Books can also be shipped to your office or may be hand delivered by a MITA staff member if they plan a visit to
MDOT has announced they will be implementing a new Digital Signature Program the first calendar quarter of 2023 (January-March). Please click here for more information regarding the changes. If you have any questions, please contact Rachelle VanDeventer at rachellevandeventer@thinkmita.org, or Glenn Bukoski at glennbukoski@thinkmita.org, or call them at the MITA
A long-serving and innovative Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) director, a creative MDOT leader and problem-solver, a passionate supporter of railroad safety, and a tireless advocate for transportation systems and improving career opportunities for minorities and women were among those inducted on Oct. 26 into the Michigan Transportation Hall of
MITA has been asked to participate in a stakeholder group meeting scheduled by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) , the state organization in charge of enforcement of Public Act 174 better known as the Miss Dig Act. The MPSC wants to hear directly from external stakeholders regarding experiences they
MITA’s Annual Conference is scheduled for January 18-19, 2023. The room block for MITA’s 2023 Annual Conference is set to open on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am and rooms can be reserved one of two ways. 1. Call Soaring Eagle’s central reservations
Lindsay Leonard is MITA’s latest staff addition, and as Administrative Coordinator she will be responsible for meeting the needs of MITA members in many areas of the association. Her primary function is to help expand efficiencies in the MITA office by providing support services to staff and members. Lindsay will
Over the course of the last few months MITA has been hearing from many members around the state that they are encountering situations where they are unable to get or produce concrete when needed to make planned concrete pours on projects. Based on letters the redi-mix suppliers have provided to
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT), in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Surety and Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) The Bonding Education Program (BEP) is a hands-on, multi-component program designed to address what businesses need to do to become bond-ready, obtaining capital and eliminate barriers
Another long-standing supporter company of the MITA PAC has answered the call to action and has come up huge, helping us reach over $233,000 towards our year end goal of $250,000. Kaltz Excavating / M.U.E. Incorporated had 12 employees contribute this year! Kaltz Excavating and M.U.E. have been long, strong
